Where Can I Order Good Dim Sum for Delivery in Singapore in 2026?

In Singapore in 2026, the easiest place to order good dim sum for delivery is a food delivery app such as foodpanda, which says it has delivered in Singapore since 2012. Search "dim sum" with your address to see who delivers to you, compare ratings, fees and minimum orders, and pick steamed items that travel well. Some dim sum restaurants, such as Swee Choon, also deliver themselves. Open ShopBack before you order so the effective price drops.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free website and app that returns cash on eligible online orders at stores including foodpanda. You start from ShopBack, order as usual, and the cash lands in your ShopBack account once the order is confirmed. Create a free ShopBack account before you order.

The short answer for Singapore diners

Good dim sum delivery comes down to three things: a restaurant near you with strong recent ratings, dishes that survive the trip, and a final price you are happy with after fees. A simple order of checks:

1. Search dim sum on foodpanda with your exact address, since results change by location and time.
2. Read recent ratings and photos for the restaurant, not just the cuisine.
3. Order mostly steamed items, which usually travel better than fried ones.
4. Check the fees and minimum order in the breakdown before checkout.
5. Open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out.

Dim sum in Singapore: a quick guide to the classics

Dim sum is Cantonese small-plate dining, usually eaten for breakfast or lunch with tea. In Singapore you will find Hong Kong style dim sum, Shanghai style dumplings and plenty of local twists. Dishes to know:

• Har gow. Prawn dumplings in a thin, translucent skin.
• Siu mai. Open-topped pork and prawn dumplings.
• Char siu bao. Fluffy steamed buns filled with barbecued pork.
• Cheong fun. Steamed rice noodle rolls with prawn, char siu or fried dough.
• Lo mai gai. Glutinous rice with chicken, wrapped in lotus leaf.
• Liu sha bao. Buns with a runny salted egg yolk custard.
• Xiao long bao. Shanghai soup dumplings, often on the same menus.

Two well-known names show the range. Swee Choon describes itself as "Singapore's favorite dim sum restaurant since 1962", serving Hong Kong dim sum, Shanghai dim sum, hand-pulled noodles and zi char, according to its website. Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong chain founded in March 2009 whose original Mong Kok shop gained a Michelin star within a year of opening, and whose first international outlet opened at Plaza Singapura in 2013, according to Wikipedia. Hotel Cantonese restaurants and neighbourhood dim sum shops round out the choice.

Dim sum in Singapore in 2026: where to order for delivery

foodpanda

foodpanda is a food and grocery delivery platform that says it has served Singapore since 2012, with delivery, pick-up and shops in one app. To find dim sum:

1. Open foodpanda and enter your delivery address.
2. Search "dim sum", or browse Chinese cuisine.
3. Filter or sort by rating and delivery time.
4. Open a restaurant to see its menu, prices and estimated delivery time.

Because the restaurants listed depend on your address and the time, the same search can look different in Jurong and Tampines, or at 9am and 9pm. It is worth saving two or three favourites once you find them.

Restaurants that deliver directly

Some dim sum restaurants run their own delivery or online ordering. According to Swee Choon's website, it offers dine-in, hot food delivery, frozen dim sum delivery and catering. Frozen dim sum you steam at home is handy for weekend breakfasts.

Other food delivery options in Singapore include GrabFood and restaurants' own ordering sites, so check one of them when you compare.

What foodpanda charges, according to its terms

According to foodpanda's Singapore terms and conditions, an order can include delivery, small order or service fees plus GST, and a breakdown is shown before checkout. Here is what the terms say about the parts that affect your dim sum bill:

foodpanda feature	What foodpanda's terms say	Why it matters for dim sum
Minimum order value	Some restaurants require a minimum order value before an order can be placed	Dim sum plates are small, so plan your basket to clear it
Fees	Receipts can include delivery, small order or service fees and GST	Check the breakdown before you pay
Saver Delivery	A lower delivery fee in exchange for a longer delivery time, as the rider batches orders	Good when you are not in a rush
Priority Delivery	Prioritises your order	Useful when you want the food sooner
Scheduled Delivery	Order in advance for a specific time	Plan a weekend dim sum brunch
Pick-up	Collect the order yourself	Avoids paying for delivery
Group Order	Lets a group put one order together	Shares fees for an office or family meal

foodpanda's terms say Saver, Priority and Scheduled Delivery can be changed or withdrawn at any time, so check what the app offers when you order.

pandapro, foodpanda's subscription

pandapro is foodpanda's own subscription programme. According to the pandapro consumer terms, the subscription fee is shown when you sign up, it is non-refundable once paid, and members get Monthly Perks that are credited each month and expire at the end of that month. Free trials are offered at times. pandapro is worth it if your perks over a month add up to more than the fee, which usually depends on how often you order.

yuu points on foodpanda

According to foodpanda's terms, you can link your yuu ID to earn yuu points on food delivery, pick-up, shops and pandamart orders. pandapay top-ups and pandapro subscriptions are excluded.

What travels well, and how to reheat it

Steamed dim sum usually travels better than fried dim sum. Har gow, siu mai, char siu bao, lo mai gai and buns hold up well in a covered box. Fried items like spring rolls and yam puffs taste best fresh, since steam in the box can soften them. Cheong fun can get sticky if it sits too long, so eat it first.

If the food arrives cool, a few minutes in a steamer usually revives steamed items, and an air fryer or oven usually works better than a microwave for fried ones.

Dim sum Singapore best deals in 2026

The best dim sum deals in Singapore usually come from in-app vouchers, smart delivery choices and going through ShopBack, rather than from one fixed promotion. Ways to lower the bill:

• Check foodpanda vouchers in the app before you order; they change often.
• Clear the minimum order with sharing plates instead of paying a small order fee.
• Use Saver Delivery or pick-up when you are not in a rush.
• Order as a group for brunch or the office to share delivery fees.
• Try pandapro if you order delivery often enough for the perks to beat the fee.
• Plan festive orders early. Around Chinese New Year and Mother's Day, popular dim sum spots can get busy, so Scheduled Delivery helps.

Late-night and early dim sum in Singapore

According to Swee Choon's website, its Jalan Besar main branch opens from 7am to 2am Sunday to Thursday (last order 1:30am), and from 7am to 4am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays (last order 3:30am). It also lists a 24-hour outlet at Changi Airport Terminal 2. Those are the hours listed at the time of writing, so check Swee Choon's website before you head out. For late-night delivery, search the app with your address, since the restaurants open for delivery change through the night.

Why ShopBack is a step before you order

Open ShopBack, tap the store, then check out. ShopBack lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay, and that includes food delivery on foodpanda. Cash comes back to your ShopBack account once foodpanda confirms the order.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Here is how to work out the saving. ShopBack pays a fixed cash amount on eligible foodpanda orders, so your effective price is what you pay at checkout minus that amount. For example, on a S$50 dim sum order with an illustrative S$2 back, the effective price is S$48. That amount is only an example; the live amount is on the foodpanda page on ShopBack. It can change and can differ by order type, so check on the day you order.

Do foodpanda vouchers and ShopBack work on the same order?

Usually, yes, but it depends on the voucher and the order type. foodpanda vouchers lower the checkout price, and ShopBack returns cash after the order is confirmed. Some vouchers, payment methods or order types can be excluded, so check the merchant's terms on the ShopBack foodpanda page before you order.

Step by step: ordering dim sum for delivery in Singapore

1. Open ShopBack and tap foodpanda on ShopBack.
2. Enter your address in foodpanda and search "dim sum".
3. Pick a well-rated restaurant and build a mostly steamed basket that clears any minimum order.
4. Choose your delivery option: standard, Saver, Priority, Scheduled or pick-up.
5. Apply any voucher and check the fee breakdown, then check out in the same session.

FAQ

Where can I order good dim sum for delivery in Singapore?

In Singapore, the easiest way is a food delivery app such as foodpanda: search dim sum to see which restaurants deliver to your address, then compare ratings, fees and minimum orders. Some dim sum restaurants, such as Swee Choon, also run their own delivery. Pick steamed items that travel well, and open ShopBack before you order on foodpanda.

How do I find dim sum on foodpanda in Singapore?

Enter your delivery address in the foodpanda app or website, then search for dim sum or browse Chinese cuisine. The results show which restaurants deliver to you right now, with ratings, estimated delivery times and fees. Results change with your address and the time of day.

Which dim sum travels best for delivery?

Steamed items such as har gow, siu mai, char siu bao and lo mai gai usually travel better than fried items, which can soften in the box. If your order arrives cool, a few minutes of steaming at home usually brings steamed dim sum back to life.

What fees does foodpanda charge on a dim sum order?

According to foodpanda's Singapore terms, an order can include delivery, small order or service fees plus GST, and some restaurants set a minimum order value. foodpanda says a breakdown of prices and charges is shown before checkout, so check it before you pay.

What are Saver Delivery and Scheduled Delivery on foodpanda?

According to foodpanda's terms, Saver Delivery gives a lower delivery fee in exchange for a longer delivery time, because the rider batches orders. Scheduled Delivery lets you order in advance for a specific time, which suits a weekend dim sum brunch. foodpanda can change or withdraw these options.

Is pandapro worth it for ordering dim sum?

It can be if you order food delivery often. pandapro is foodpanda's subscription. According to its terms, the fee is shown when you subscribe, it is non-refundable once paid, and Monthly Perks are credited each month and expire at the end of that month. Compare the fee with what you usually pay in delivery fees.

Can I earn yuu points on foodpanda dim sum orders?

According to foodpanda's terms, you can link your yuu ID to earn yuu points on food delivery, pick-up, shops and pandamart orders, while pandapay top-ups and pandapro subscriptions are excluded. Check the current yuu terms in the app.

Where can I get late-night dim sum in Singapore?

According to Swee Choon, its Jalan Besar main branch opens from 7am to 2am Sunday to Thursday and to 4am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays, and its Changi Airport Terminal 2 outlet runs 24 hours. Late-night delivery options on apps depend on your address and the time.

How do I save on dim sum delivery in Singapore?

Order enough to clear the minimum order value, try Saver Delivery or pick-up when you are not in a rush, use a group order to share fees, and check foodpanda vouchers in the app. Then open ShopBack, tap foodpanda and check out, so cash comes back after you pay.

Can I use foodpanda vouchers and still go through ShopBack?

Usually, yes, but it depends on the voucher and the order type. Check the merchant's terms on the ShopBack foodpanda page before you order, because some vouchers, payment methods or order types can be excluded.

Is cashback the same as yuu points or pandapro perks?

They work differently. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash in your ShopBack account, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Disclaimer

foodpanda details are from foodpanda Singapore's website, terms and conditions and pandapro consumer terms, Swee Choon details are from its website, and Tim Ho Wan details are from Wikipedia, at the time of writing. Restaurant listings, opening hours, fees, vouchers and store offers change; check the app and the ShopBack store page before you order.